What would people most like to change about their smiles?
A common desire is for a whiter smile.
Opting for teeth whitening can swiftly and easily enhance your natural smile, increasing your confidence in everyday interactions. This method is both safe and efficient, ensuring your teeth appear brighter and healthier. Receiving professional teeth whitening guarantees the best results, often noticeable after just one appointment, leading to a significantly more radiant smile.
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Why choose professional teeth whitening?
Due to individual variations in age, lifestyle, diet, and medications, teeth and gum health can differ greatly. A product effective for one individual might not yield the same results for another. Additionally, some over-the-counter options may pose risks to your gum health.
- Tailored to Your Needs: During your visit, we take the time to understand your concerns about your teeth’s appearance and your desired outcome. After a comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums, we recommend the most suitable whitening procedure for you based on your oral health and goals.
- Expertly Performed: Our dentists are highly trained in advanced teeth whitening techniques. They ensure the procedure is done correctly, adhering to all safety protocols for your protection.
- Significant Improvement: We utilize a prescription-strength bleaching solution with the most potent whitening agents available, providing dramatic results.
- Instant Results: Professional teeth whitening can deliver exceptional outcomes in just about an hour.
- Consistent Whitening: Store-bought products often result in uneven whitening, especially with strips that don’t cover the entire tooth. Our dentists ensure a uniform whitening process, reaching all contours and angles of your teeth.
- Enhanced Comfort: Our whitening procedure includes the use of a laser to reduce the risk of sensitivity and gum irritation, ensuring a comfortable experience.
Our professional teeth-whitening gives you these distinct advantages over off-the-shelf products:
However, only a trained dentist can assess and recommend the best whitening method for your specific needs. Contact us today!
At-Home Whitening Kits
For individuals who enjoy the flexibility of whitening their teeth at their convenience and in their own space, we offer custom take-home whitening kits.
- Medical-strength whitening gel: Our at-home kits feature a powerful whitening gel that surpasses the effectiveness of any store-bought products.
- Customized dental trays for best results: Unlike the generic trays in store-bought kits, our trays are custom-made from molds of your actual teeth. They fit snugly to your teeth’s contours and grooves, ensuring even and thorough whitening.
- Expert dental guidance: Our dentist will provide you with detailed instructions on how to use the at-home kit safely and effectively to achieve your desired results.
Our kits, unlike those purchased in stores, gradually enhance the whiteness of your enamel over a period of three to four weeks and include:
Experience near-professional results with our at-home whitening kits.
When to Whiten?
Teeth whitening doesn’t alter the color of crowns, bridges, veneers, or fillings. So, if you’re planning to get any of these treatments soon, it’s a good idea to whiten your teeth first. This way, we can match the new dental work to your brighter smile.
Professional teeth whitening not only tackles surface stains but also reaches deep discoloration, giving you a more thorough and lasting result.
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Why Teeth Become Stained or Discolored
Surface Stains: Our teeth are covered by a layer of enamel, which is primarily made of minerals and is the hardest substance in our body. However, enamel is also porous, meaning it has tiny holes that can absorb substances that cause stains, such as:
- Beverages such as tea, coffee, wine, cola, and fruit juices
- Sauces like tomato and soy sauce
- Sugary foods and drinks
- Fruits with intense colors, such as berries, cherries, and pomegranates
- Use of tobacco products
- Poor nutrition and inadequate oral hygiene can lead to discoloration of your teeth.
Deep Stains: Discoloration can also affect the inner layer of the tooth, called dentin, which lies beneath the enamel. Dentin naturally has a yellow or gray hue. Over time, as the enamel thins and wears away, this underlying color becomes more noticeable, making teeth appear dull or dingy. Additionally, factors such as medications, illness, and injuries can cause discoloration of the inner portion of your teeth.
Top Teeth Whitening Options
Teeth whitening is an excellent method to enhance the natural color of your teeth without needing invasive procedures like veneers. At our office, professional treatments provide fast and effective results. Alternatively, our take-home kits, when used as directed, can also yield impressive outcomes. Both options are designed to minimize the risk of lasting sensitivity, ensuring a comfortable experience while achieving a brighter smile.
Professional Whitening Treatment
For most people, the best way to whiten teeth is with a professional in-office treatment. During this process, a bleaching solution is applied to your teeth using custom trays designed for a perfect fit. A laser is then used to gently heat the solution, activating oxygen molecules that penetrate the enamel and remove stains. This laser teeth whitening method provides immediate results and helps reduce the risk of sensitivity and gum irritation.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit
We offer personalized take-home whitening kits for those who prefer to whiten their teeth at home. Unlike store-bought kits, our trays are crafted from exact molds of your teeth, reducing the risk of sensitivity and gum irritation. These custom-fit trays perfectly conform to the shape of your teeth, ensuring even and thorough whitening. With our kits, you can gradually brighten your enamel over the course of three to four weeks.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Cost of Professional Teeth Whitening in Grand Rapids
In-office teeth whitening treatments performed by dental professionals typically range from $600 to $1200. For a more budget-friendly option, our take-home whitening kits, which include professional guidance, cost around $300 to $600.
Why is there such a steep difference in cost? The cost difference between in-office whitening, take-home kits, and over-the-counter products can be attributed to several factors. Here’s a comparison of the pros and cons of each option:
- Performed by experienced dental professionals: Ensures safety and effectiveness.
- Highly accurate: Minimizes gum irritation and long-lasting sensitivity.
- Stronger whitening agents: Utilizes more potent and effective bleaching solutions.
- Fast results: The quickest option for achieving a noticeably brighter smile.
In-Office Whitening
- Professional guidance: Dispensed under the supervision of dental experts, using more effective agents than drugstore brands.
- Gradual results: Achieve noticeably whiter teeth within weeks.
- Custom-made trays: Easy to use, reduce the risk of gum irritation, and ensure even application of the whitening agent.
Take-Home Kit
If you need more information or an accurate quote, feel free to call us or book an appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Even with regular brushing, plaque can build up from leftover food and drink particles that aren’t properly cleaned off your teeth. Over time, this plaque hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by a dentist or hygienist. This yellowish layer can form on and around your teeth if you don’t brush thoroughly or frequently enough.
Teeth whitening is generally safe, though some people may experience temporary tooth sensitivity, particularly after their first or second treatment. This sensitivity usually decreases over time. It’s crucial to follow the instructions provided with your take-home kit or over-the-counter products carefully to ensure the best results and minimize any potential risks.
Whitening treatments do not change the color of crowns, veneers, or fillings. If you whiten the surrounding natural teeth, it may cause these dental restorations to stand out due to the color difference.
Teeth whitening is typically not covered by insurance. It’s best to contact your insurance provider to confirm if this treatment is included in your plan. We can provide an estimate for you to submit to your provider for consideration.
To maintain your teeth whitening results, avoid foods and drinks that can stain a white shirt. This includes:
Dark beverages like tea, coffee, red wine, colored soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and fruit juices.
Staining foods such as tomato sauce, curry, soy sauce, red meat, chocolate, and most fruits except bananas.
The longevity of teeth whitening results can vary based on the type of treatment and how well you maintain your oral hygiene. Typically, whitening effects can last from 6 months up to 3 years.
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